Nowadays, doctors and nutritionists often advise a low-salt diet, as salt is believed to promote heart disease and exacerbate existing conditions. But what if this advice is wrong? Dr. James DiNicolantonio has reviewed over 500 publications on the subject to determine the true effects of salt on blood pressure and the heart, and he came to the surprising conclusion that a salt-rich diet has no negative consequences for most people. On the contrary, increasing salt intake can even be beneficial for health. Too little salt can lead to cravings for sugar and carbohydrates, weaken the body, and result in a state of deficiency. Additionally, insufficient salt can contribute to weight gain, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.